Say hello to my little friend! (We got a new kitten) (photo)

[goodboy]

Fall is the beginning of the busy time of year for goodgirl and I at our jobs, and we are not home very much. Our cat, Mimi was alone almost all day, every day. We thought that wasn't fair for Mimi so we decided to get her a friend to keep her company.

Here's our new kitten, Kiska! (pronounced Keesh-Ka)
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And here's Mimi:
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They became buddies pretty quickly with a minimal amount of hissing and growling, although Mimi still growls and hisses when Kiska tries to nurse or eat her food etc. I was worried it would take a few days for Mimi to relax, but she warmed up pretty quickly!

[enigmatic]

1. What a sweetheart

Congrats, Kiska is gorgeous

[goodboy]

7. thanks! goodgirl volunteers at the shelter where we got both our cats, so

she deserves the recognition for choosing Kiska.

[BuelahWitch]

2. Two cuties!

So glad you introduced new baby with little trouble.

[goodboy]

6. when I read about how tough it can be to bring in a new cat, I really

wasn't sure if I wanted to do it, but I'm glad I did.

There's still some jealosy from Mimi, and some hissing and dirty looks, but I think she'll get over it.

[TimeChaser]

3. Calico!

Awww! I grew up with a calico kitty

[goodboy]

8. I love them too. They've got such a human-like personality and are

very fun and affectionate.

[amerikat]

4. They look related

oh those cat genes.

[Lethe]

5. reor!

hope your felines will become best buddies

[REP]

9. Very Cute!

They both look like Amelia, so of course I think they're adorable.

[6000eliot]

10. Is that as in "Who Stole the Kiska?"

[goodboy]

13. Kiska is polish blood sausage :)

[Robeson]

11. Congrats! Very pretty furkids!....

...they'll have lots of fun together.

[goodboy]

12. Mimi is still a little jealous. Is there anything I can do to make

her feel better>?

[friesianrider]

16. What I've always been told is...

Be sure to give Mimi plenty of alone attention in this "adjustment" period. I know it's easy (especially with a new *kitten*!) to fawn all over her a lot and sort of neglect the "old" animal....so I would just be sure to give some extra attention to Mimi to let her know that she is still your kitty too and this new munchkin isn't going to take her place. When I've introduced new pets, I try and pull the old ones aside in a room for awhile and just pet them and talk to them. She'll likely get adjusted pretty quickly this way. Good Luck!

[friesianrider]

14. You know what they say about calico kitties...

They're good luck!

What beautiful girls you have...lucky duck! My calico girl is the love of my life - we found her with her brother at 4 weeks old tied up in a garbage bag along an interstate near my house. Anywho, congrats bunches! (and I have to make my obligatory plea to please don't forget to spay her by 6 months of age )

Congrats to you, goodgirl, and Mimi!

[bridgit]

15. aw, sweetness...

[Atlas Mugged]

17. Both are beautiful!

Congratulations!

[MN ChimpH8R]

18. You got your cat a cat!

They are cuties.

[redqueen]

19. Oh what pretty little beasties!